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Kia Forte vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,345

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $6,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,771

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $5,433

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620082008
ModelForteAltimaAltima
TrimEX3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,990 $24,470 $28,670
Base Invoice $18,993 $22,681 $26,565
Premium Package 3,000 4,200  
Premium Plus Package 2,000    
Floor mats 115 175 175
Rear spoiler 295   370
Cargo mat 95    
Sport Package   1,300  
Technology Package   2,000 2,000
Stability control   900 900
6-speed shiftable CVT   500  
Premium Package 2,717 3,643  
Premium Plus Package 1,796    
Floor mats 93 137 137
Rear spoiler 244   292
Cargo mat 78    
Sport Package   1,127  
Technology Package   1,734 1,735
Stability control   780 780
6-speed shiftable CVT   461  
Options (change) 5,505 9,075 3,445
Options (change) 4,928 7,882 2,944
Destination 850 695 695
Total Price $26,345 $34,240 $32,810
Total Invoice $24,771 $31,258 $30,204

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,189
Model Year201620082008
ModelForteAltimaAltima
TrimEX3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$26,345$34,240$32,810
Adjustments for Features0-215-265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,345$34,025$32,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0
Total Invoice$24,771$31,258$30,204
Adjustments for Features0-196-244
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,771$31,062$29,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,102$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year201620082008
ModelForteAltimaAltima
TrimEX3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150  
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,475$2,690$2,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$215$265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-196-244

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Nissan Altima features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20162008
ModelForteAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length179.5 in189.8 in
Width70.1 in70.7 in
Height56.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,036 lb.3,334 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft317.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Forte vs. Nissan Altima specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested322596%
Total Not Requested1504%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Upgraded instruments0No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested87557%
Total Not Requested65043%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested1225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1825100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested207559%
Total Not Requested145041%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested50087%
Total Not Requested7513%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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